Tri-City Herald death notices Oct. 6-7, 2024

Jesus Contreras Diaz

Jesus Contreras Diaz, 67, of Pasco, died Sept. 26 in Pasco.

He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 45 years.

He was a truck driver.

Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

James Lancaster Jr.

James Lancaster Jr. 94, of Kennewick, died Sept. 29 in Kennewick.

He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 63 years.

He was a farmer.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia M. Jacobson

Virginia Mae Jacobson, 93, of Richland, died Oct. 4 in Richland.

She was born in Lolo, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 50 years.

She was a retired cashier at the Pasco Albertson’s store.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Kristi D. Bundrant

Kristi Dawn Bundrant, 56, of Kennewick, died Oct. 4 in Kennewick.

She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

She was a former adaptive equipment technician.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Joan L. Hintz

Joan Laverne Hintz, 88, of Pasco, died Oct. 5 in Pasco.

She was born in Detroit, Mich., and lived in Kennewick for 61 years.

She was a retired travel counselor for AAA.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Allen R. Gaines

Allen Ray Gaines, 71, of Pasco, died Oct. 2 in Kennewick.

He was born in Spokane and lived in Pasco for 12 years.

He was retired from automotive sales.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

Karen A. Olson

Karen Alyce Olson, 70, of Kennewick, died Oct. 3 of Kennewick.

She was born in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada, and lived in Kennewick for 20 years.

She was a homemaker.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Marc E. Podratz

Marc Eldon Podratz, 67, of West Richland, died Sept. 29 in Richland.

He was born in Gaylord, Minn., and was a business finance manager.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Belba

Michael Belba, 75, of Richland, died Oct. 3 in Richland.

He was born in Hermiston, Ore., and was a retired web designer.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn S. McCord

Carolyn Sue McCord, 85, of Kennewick died Oct. 2 of Kennewick.

She was born in Marion, Ill., and was a retired secretary at the Hanford site.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.